Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency – we’re an engagement agency and we’re working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We’re storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations.
Senior Vice President – Weber Advisory & Financial Services
Weber Advisory, the strategic consulting arm of Weber Shandwick, is seeking a Senior Vice President to join our corporate team to lead a range of high-impact client engagements and new business opportunities. In this role, you will work closely with leading financial services organizations to shape strategies that strengthen reputation, build executive visibility, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and drive measurable business outcomes.
You will bring deep expertise in corporate communications within the financial services sector to deliver insight-driven, integrated programs spanning reputation management, executive thought leadership, internal and change communications, crisis and issues management, investor and stakeholder relations, and multi-channel media strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Secure, maintain, and grow relationships with leading financial services and corporate clients, ensuring Weber Advisory is a trusted partner at the most senior levels.
Lead major new business efforts, from identifying opportunities and shaping proposals to orchestrating compelling, integrated pitch teams.
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor, counselor, and business partner to C-suite and senior decision-makers in financial services and beyond.
Drive exceptional work through the orchestration of high-performing, cross-functional teams across geographies and disciplines.
Advance Weber Advisory’s thought leadership in the financial services sector by developing POVs, insights, and visibility for our leaders.
Oversee client service delivery including program planning, proactive opportunity creation, and high-level strategic counsel.
Identify new growth areas based on emerging trends in financial markets, regulation, ESG, and stakeholder expectations.
Mentor and coach rising talent, building the next generation of corporate and financial communications leaders.
Maintain profitability and operational excellence across accounts, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and high-quality output.
Qualifications
12+ years in corporate communications or public affairs, with significant experience advising financial services organizations (agency experience strongly preferred).
Expertise in corporate reputation management, stakeholder communications, and financial industry dynamics, including regulatory environments and market drivers.
Strong grasp of traditional, digital, and social media—and how they shape financial sector narratives.
Proven ability to counsel senior executives with credibility, clarity, and strategic foresight.
A track record of leading and winning new business opportunities in complex, competitive environments.
Exceptional leadership skills—able to inspire teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver under pressure.
Excellent writing, presentation, and storytelling abilities, with experience crafting compelling narratives for financial audiences.
Entrepreneurial mindset, collaborative spirit, and passion for driving client and agency growth.
Salary range: $152,000 USD – $215,000 USD
Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.
Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.
Chicago, Illinois, United States On-site USD 152,000 – 215,000 / year
Weber Shandwick is hiring a Senior Vice President, Weber Advisory & Financial Services
Job Details
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Work mode On-site
Salary USD 152,000 – 215,000 / year
Department Weber Advisory & Financial Services
Category other
Posted 3 months ago
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About company
Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications network that delivers next-generation solutions to brands, businesses and organizations in major markets around the world. Led by world-class strategic and creative thinkers and activators, we have won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry. Weber Shandwick was named to Ad Age’s Agency A-List in 2020 and Best Places to Work in 2019. Weber Shandwick was also honored as PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, and PRovoke’s Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2017 and 2019. The firm earned 25 Lions at the 2019 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Data-led, with earned ideas at the core, the agency deploys leading and emerging technologies to inform strategy, develop critical insights and heighten impact across sectors and specialty areas, including brand and B2B marketing, healthcare marketing, change management, employee engagement, corporate reputation, crisis management, data and analytics, technology, public affairs, social impact and financial communications. Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG).
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